Teacher Leader Stories: The Power of Case Methods - Couverture souple

Swanson, Judy

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 141299523X ISBN 13 : 9781412995238

Editeur : Corwin, 2011

Synopsis

Empower teacher leaders through the power of case study

Many teachers desire-but have a hard time obtaining-the training and support they need to lead others and expand their circle of influence. Like having a c

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Judy Swanson leads a not-for-profit research and evaluation firm, Research for Quality Schools, in Seattle, WA. For 20 years she has conducted research in urban schools throughout the US. Her expertise and recent research has focused on teacher leadership, professional development for instructional improvement, and teacher development at all stages of a teacher′s career. She has worked with CSTP to develop and facilitate case writing retreats for teacher leaders since 2003. Swanson received her PhD in educational psychology at Stanford University.

For 19 years, Kimberly Elliott has written about P-16 education reform issues, raised funds to support innovative health and education projects, and developed curriculum materials. As The Word Mechanic, she currently helps clients such as The Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession (CSTP), Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) create resources that promote changes in teacher practice and in educational systems to enhance student learning. She began her career at Wheelock College, where she helped advance the professional and leadership development of early childhood teachers. She has special expertise in writing for the Web and has contributed to online learning environments such as EDC's Success at the Core leadership development website. A published author, she produces training guides, reports, articles, policy briefs, and white papers for early childhood educators, educators, and policy-makers and has edited books published by Jossey-Bass, Rowman-Littlefield, and Heinemann.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

This practical guide will help teachers grow their leadership skills, optimize student learning, and enhance the profession. Provides 16 compelling case studies that cover a broad range of leadership experiences.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Corwin
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 141299523X
• ISBN 13: 9781412995238
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 208
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible